Freda K Pappas

Freda K. Pappas was born on August 16, 1927 to Jerry and Mary Koutavas, in Pittsburgh PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, beloved husband, Dr. Nicholas A. Pappas; brothers, Georgie and Dennis Koutavas; brothers-in-law, James Mitchell, Dr. William Kontras, John, Jim, Pete (Dorthea) and Fred Pappas; sister-in-law Olympia Pappas and stepmother-in-law, Vasiliki Pappas-Athineos. She is survived by her children, Anthony (Maria) Pappas, Mary Beth (Tom) Sakis; brother, Nick (Desi) Koutavas; sister, Angela Mitchell; sisters-in-law, Ann Koutavas, Sophia Kontras, Carol, Evie Pappas, Annie (Doug) Lloyd and brother-in-law, Tom Pappas. She was blessed with loving grandchildren, Nichole, Nicholas, Katie, Angela, and Andreas. She had many godchildren, Jimmy, Johnny, Girard, Denny, Tiffany, and Dean, along with many nephews, nieces and dear friend, Myra Webb who she loved dearly. Freda was married to Dr. Nicholas Pappas, for 29 years. She graduated with a BSEd from the University of Pittsburgh, and taught both in Pittsburgh and Columbus. For over 25 years, Freda worked in our father's office. Our Mother had an inner strength, and a love that was felt by all who she touched. Never a harmful word was spoken by Freda, and many appreciated her counsel. Freda was a member of The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, and practiced her faith in her daily life through prayer and example. Shortly after her husband's passing, Freda lived with her daughter, Mary Beth; son-in-law, Tom, and children. These were happy years for our Mother. In her later years, Freda lived at New Albany Gardens and Care Center, where she grew friendships and deeply appreciated the care of the staff. She passed peacefully at Kobacker House Hospice, on October 29, 2015, who is staffed by angels. Family and friends may call at the Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 E. Johnstown Rd, Gahanna OH from 2 - 5 p.m., Sunday, November 1, 2015 with a Trisagion Service at 4:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2105 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 555 N. High St., Columbus, OH. Fr. Demetrios Gardikes officiating. Burial to follow at Wesley Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral or the Kobacker House Hospice.